The month of May in the United States is generally marked with celebrations, remembrance and awareness. From Mother’s Day celebration for our dear mothers, those living and those who have moved on to a quieter place, to remembering military personnels who died in active duty on Memorial Day, to raising global awareness on Mental Health. Every one of these events in itself is quite full on and can be very overwhelming depending on what they each mean to us individually.
For me, loosing my mom at quite a young age and growing up without her has been quite the challenge to say the least. Sometimes I wonder how is it that I’m still here. They say a mother is an important person in a child’s life. Being a mother myself , I don’t think words can do any justice to the love a mother has for their child nor can it fully express the value a mother brings in nuturing a child. I think we should have Mother’s Day everyday. Well, I would if my mom was still here. Nothing makes you appreciate a person until you are met with their absence in your life.
I can relate to those who have lost loved ones to the service of the country. In remembering and honoring them, they are flooded with memories and emotions that can be quite overwhelming. Some have not been able to get past their loss and this is impacting their mental health till date.
There is so much in the media, literature and academia about Mental Health. There are Wellness centers across the globe, workshops, seminars, groups and various forums where Mental Health is discussed. Why? Because raising awareness helps us get ahead of the downside of mental health. Like Physical Health, Mental Health is a part of us and just as important. Let’s not take it lightly. Let’s encourage our loved ones to speak up and let’s provide them with the support they need. The more awareness we raise, the more lives we save.
